Top 5 Ski Towns That Love to Drink With the world having countless amazing ski towns (not to mention Germany is in its own league), we have kept this list limited to the United States. And since opinions are like, well you know, opinions, this list is in no particular order. Killington, Vermont Starting us off strong is Killington, Vermont. Lovingly and appropriately known as “the beast,” Killington […] Industry News Ayden Arca | December 14, 2024 1 Comment
The Awesome North American Ski Resorts That Allow Camping Unfortunately, overnight parking and camping are not allowed at many ski areas, but there are some according to Roadtrippers.com. With slopeside rooms costing hundreds of dollars, or even $1,000 or more in some locations, skiing can be a pricey pastime. However, with a good sleeping bag and reliable transportation, you may find a new favorite hidden gem to save money […] Industry News James Pulfer | December 11, 2024 5 Comments
Idaho Avalanche Educator Chago Says You Are Not Good Enough At Avalanche Rescue The goal of many backcountry skiers has long been to find better snow and fewer people than what can be found in ski resorts. This goal routinely exposes backcountry travelers to avalanche risks that are hundreds or thousands of times greater than what is found in a ski resort. Twenty years ago, backcountry skiing was a small, dedicated group of […] Avalanche Zach Armstrong | December 9, 2024 4 Comments
Snowhaven Ski Area, ID, Will Open this Year After Local Lifty Steps Up to Take General Manager Position GRANGEVILLE, Idaho (Dec. 6, 2024)–Good news: Snowhaven Ski & Tubing Area, a North Central Idaho ski area that announced last month it might not open this year because it had been unable to find a manager, found one. Related: Snowhaven, One of Idaho’s Oldest Ski Areas, May Not Open This Season Due to Lack of Manager According to a Facebook […] Industry News Press Release | December 9, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Northern Rockies Dry Spell Set To End This Weekend Source: maps.weatherbell.com This forecast was written at 12 a.m. MST on Saturday, December 7, 2024 Forecast Summary A cold front brings cooler air, strong winds, and widespread snow to the Northern Rockies Saturday PM thru Monday AM. Many valleys are currently inverted, with colder temperatures on valley floors compared to mountain tops thousands of feet higher up. This storm will […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 7, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Snow Continues in the Northern Rockies Behind a Cold Front and Another Atmospheric River This forecast was written at 3 a.m. MT on Saturday, November 23 Forecast Summary A cold front pushes across the area on Saturday, bringing a batch of snow this weekend. Last week’s bomb cyclone continues to impact the forecast, as it produced yet another atmospheric river early this week. A quieter pattern begins towards the end of the week. This […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 23, 2024 0 Comments
Snowhaven, One of Idaho’s Oldest Ski Areas, May Not Open This Season Due to Lack of Manager Snowhaven in Grangeville must find a manager by December 1 GRANGEVILLE, Idaho (Nov. 20, 2024) — Snowhaven Ski & Tubing Area, one of Ski Idaho’s 19 destinations and one of America’s only municipally owned ski areas, may not open this year because it has been unable to find a manager. Related: Homewood Mountain Resort, CA, Won’t Open This Season Amid […] Industry News Press Release | November 21, 2024 0 Comments
Brundage Mountain, ID, Will Open This Friday, November 22, For its Earliest Opening in Nearly 2 Decades This week, Idaho will add another mountain to its list of ski resorts. Brundage Mountain plans to operate seven days a week, conditions permitting. According to a press release, the independent resort expects to run the Bluebird Express, Bear Chair, and Easy Street Triple Chairs on opening day, with additional lifts and more terrain opening as soon as conditions permit. […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | November 20, 2024 0 Comments
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